In this compelling episode of The PlayFull Podcast’s Brave Voices series, host Kristine Michie convenes visionary changemakers for an honest, spirited dialogue that explores how bravery, playfulness, and connection empower women leading transformative change in a chaotic world.

In the powerful kickoff to The PlayFull Podcast’s “Brave Voices” series, host Kristine Michie and Edgar Villanueva share a heartfelt conversation on truth, healing, and courageous change.

Kristine revisits a recent episode featuring Nancy, whose influential DEI reporting—praised by major companies like Amazon, McDonald’s, and Merck—combines advocacy, humor, and history through her firm Impactivize, while also spotlighting DEI leaders and sharing her playful Zen-inspired pug book series.

Join us as Dr. Stuart Brown, often hailed as the father of play, delves into the profound significance of play across human history and its pivotal role in shaping our world, with insights spanning from Aristotle to modern research and practical applications for today's changemakers.

In the 100th episode of The PlayFull Podcast, Kristine Michie and philanthropic futurist Trista Harris close the Just Transition series with an inspiring conversation on using imagination, joy, and possibility to navigate uncertainty and reclaim a playful, empowered future.

In this episode, Kristine Michie and guest Dimple Abichandani dive into how philanthropy must evolve for a just future, blending ancestral wisdom, moral imagination, and playful transparency to inspire bold, systemic change.

Kristine Michie discusses with Aaron Dorfman and Senowa Mize-Fox of NCRP the systemic funding gaps in philanthropy and offers a bold, accountable vision for more equitable giving.

In this episode, Kristine talks with Chris Lawrence, Chief Program Officer at the Interledger Foundation, about how inclusive design, open protocols, and creative tech can reimagine financial access as a human right for the 1.4 billion unbanked.

In this episode, Kristine Michie sits down with Erin Axelrod from LIFT Economy to discuss how regenerative business models, like worker-owned cooperatives and B-Corps, can transform economic systems to be more sustainable, equitable, and aligned with ecological health.

In this episode, Kristine Michie talks with Laurin Leonard, CEO of R3 Score, about transforming hiring practices by replacing outdated background checks with a fairer, more inclusive approach.

Kristine Michie welcomes media veteran Bill Burke as he shares how practiced optimism can transform individuals, workplaces, and society through storytelling and leadership.

Kristine Michie interviews entrepreneur and activist Kat Gabrielle on overcoming racial violence, embracing radical visibility, and founding The Well Work to support marginalized entrepreneurs in securing funding while centering joy and play.

Join host Kristine Michie in a PlayFull discussion on how AI can be a progressive ally, featuring guests Aram Fischer and Mikka Kei MacDonald as they explore dismantling power imbalances and making tech more inclusive.

Host Kristine Michie interviews Dino Foxx, Lora Smith, and Fernando Abarca on reimagining philanthropy through trust-based funding, creativity, and equity for social change.

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Join host Kristine Michie as she welcomes Blair Glencorse, co-founder of Accountability Lab, to discuss how play, storytelling, and unexpected partnerships can drive social change.

Nonprofit and philanthropic leaders face challenges navigating corporate responsibility and DEI backlash, but in this episode, Kristine Michie and ESG expert Nancy Levine Stearns explore how companies are doubling down on diversity commitments despite mounting pressure.

In this heartfelt Valentine's Day episode, host Kristine Michie reunites with past guests to explore how love, as a deliberate choice, fuels resilience, shapes leadership, and drives meaningful change in philanthropy, activism, and social impact.

In this episode of The Playfull Podcast, Kristine Michie talks with Julia Roig, Chief Network Weaver at The Horizons Project, about the power of weaving relationships to create social change.

Kristine Michie brings together a dynamic group of changemakers to discuss the evolving landscape of power, community, and joy as resistance, offering inspiration and practical wisdom for those protecting democracy, equity, and justice.

Join Kristine as she chats with Dale Anglin about the critical role of local news, the impact of job losses in journalism on communities and democracy, and how philanthropy can step in to support this essential public good.